Albawaba.com back issues from May 2009:
Carole Samaha neets Mario Reyes on Morocco Streets.(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: The famous Lebanese artist Carole Samaha has filmed a video clip for her latest song "Laili Lail," a duet with the Gipsy Kings singer Mario Reyes The famous Lebanese artist Carole Samaha has filmed a video clip for her latest song "Laili Lail," a duet with the Gipsy ...
Elissa and a new "Lazordy Jewels" campaign.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: For the second year the famous Lebanese artist Elissa is the face of the famous jewelry company "Lazordy" For the second year the famous Lebanese artist Elissa is the face of the famous jewelry company "Lazordy." A press conference was held at the Atlantis in ...
Hala Sarhan on Libyan satellite channel.(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: The famous Egyptian co-host Hala Sarhan is being sued in Egypt over an episode from her former television show "Banat Al Lail" (Night Girls) The famous Egyptian co-host Hala Sarhan is being sued in Egypt over an episode from her former television show "Banat Al Lail" ...
Diana Haddad chooses fashion before music.(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Lebanese artist Diana Haddad is meetings with a number of Lebanese composers to choose songs in the Lebanese dialect According to the Jordanian daily Al Rai, the famous Lebanese artist Diana Haddad is meetings with a number of Lebanese composers to choose songs in the ...
Bahrain: Terror suspects arrested.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Bahraini security forces have detained two terror suspects, it was announced late Thursday night. Bahraini security forces have detained two terror suspects, it was announced late Thursday night. According to Gulf Daily News, Bahrain's Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid ...
Gaza Strip: Israel attacks tunnels.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Israeli warplanes destroyed four smuggling tunnels under the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Friday in the first air attack in almost eight weeks Israeli warplanes destroyed four smuggling tunnels under the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Friday in ...
Qatari minister killed.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Sheikh Fahd Bin Jassem Bin Mohamed Al- Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari Minister of Business and Trade, was killed in a road accident. Sheikh Fahd Bin Jassem Bin Mohamed Al- Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari Minister of Business and Trade, was killed in a road accident. ...
Nasrallah insists: No intention to destabilize Egypt.(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Hizbullah chief said Friday his Shiite group has no intention to set up a cell in Egypt to destabilize that country. Hizbullah chief said Friday his Shiite group has no intention to set up a cell in Egypt to destabilize that country. Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah claimed ...
small steps may go a long way.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: How do you build a winning political coalition from amongst 38 political parties, to fight a direct Presidential election in Indonesia - the world`s third largest democracy, with 171 million voters ? There is much talk of a jumbo coalition to oppose the incumbent President led by ...
Egypt: Swine flu virus sample released by airport authorities.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Cairo International Airport authorities on Friday confirmed the release of the first swine flu virus sample, which was sent to the region by the World Health Organization. Cairo International Airport authorities on Friday confirmed the release of the first swine flu ...
Shaikh Ahmed is patron of Fifth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2009; opens today.(Conference news)
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: The fifth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) opens today (Saturday May 2 2009) under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman & CEO, Emirates Group. The fifth Arabian Hotel ...
Platinum sponsors Ministry of Brazil, Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), Sovereign Hospitality Holdings, The Rezidor Hotel Group an.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Emerald sponsors The Address Hotels and Resorts, Accor Hospitality Middle East, ESPA International UK, Hilton Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, Jumeirah Group Emerald sponsors The Address Hotels and Resorts, Accor Hospitality Middle East, ...
Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M. Long-Term Rating Lowered To 'BBB+'; Outlook Negative.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it lowered its long-term counterparty credit rating on Israel-based Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M. (Leumi) to 'BBB+' from 'A-'. At the same time, the 'A-2' short-term counterparty credit rating on Leumi was affirmed. The outlook on ...
Top international brands make their debut in Al Ain through Bawadi Mall.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Bawadi Mall, the largest shopping mall in Al Ain, was officially inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative for Eastern Province, attended by VIPs from the public and private sector, media and citizens and residents of Al Ain and neighborhood ...
Explore, Escape and Ease Yourself into Summer with Dnata Holidays and Hilton Hotels.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Dnata Holidays, in partnership with Hilton Hotels, is offering customers the opportunity to spend extra time in some of the world's most exciting destinations this summer, in the third year of partnership between the two companies. Dnata Holidays, in partnership with ...
Lebanese Designer Mireille Dagher at Ramses Hilton.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Haitham Nassar, Ramses Hilton General Manager hosted recently Lebanese Fashion Designer Mireille Dagher who presented her latest creation of Hot Couture. Haitham Nassar, Ramses Hilton General Manager hosted recently Lebanese Fashion Designer Mireille Dagher who ...
Anniversary day turns lucky for first Festival@The Dubai Mall winner.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: For Mr Jay Patel, an Indian expatriate and resident of Abu Dhabi, April 30 is a day for twin celebration. It is not only his wife's birthday but his parents' wedding anniversary too. For Mr Jay Patel, an Indian expatriate and resident of Abu Dhabi, April 30 is a day for ...
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. Acquires Double-Hull Bunkering Tanker.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (NYSE: ANW) today announced it has taken delivery of the Linnea, a 1980-built 11,520 dwt double-hull bunkering tanker to be renamed the Aegean Star, following the Company's agreement to purchase the vessel from an unrelated third party. The ...
National Information Communication Technology Policy (ICT) Formulation Workshop.(Survey)
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: A National Information Communication Technology (ICT) workshop opened at the Miatta Conference Center, Thursday. The two-day event, organised by Government of Sierra Leone's NICT Task Force has been made possible thanks to the combined efforts of all stakeholders under the ...
The Entrepreneurs Forum honours ENOC for its efforts towards empowering UAE nationals.
May 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Entrepreneurs Forum, an initiative supported by the Department of Economic Development to encourage UAE entrepreneurs, has awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to ENOC for its active involvement in the government's drive towards empowering Emiratis and establishing the UAE ...
Swine flu combat: GCC holding emergency meeting.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: The oil rich GCC countries plus Yemen are holding Saturday an emergency meeting to discuss the swine flu crisis. The oil rich GCC countries plus Yemen are holding Saturday an emergency meeting to discuss the swine flu crisis. According to the Peninsula, Dr. Sheikh ...
Israel continues to strike Gaza tunnels.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Israeli warplanes bombed tunnels beneath the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Saturday Israeli warplanes bombed tunnels beneath the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Saturday after Palestinians fired several mortars at the Jewish state from the ...
Iranian copters attack in northern Iraq.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Iranian helicopters bombed three Iraqi Kurdish villages in a pre-dawn raid on Saturday, a senior border guard official said Iranian helicopters bombed three Iraqi Kurdish villages in a pre-dawn raid on Saturday, a senior border guard official said, in the first reported ...
MFNCA highlights performance indicators.(Federal National Council Affairs )(Conference news)
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Federal National Council Affairs, chaired a meeting to discuss the performance indicators of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) for 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. The Ministry has ...
Al Khozama Management Company Exhibits at ATM 2009.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) will showcase world-class developments and is expected to make a number of landmark announcements at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition, which runs from May 5th -- 8th in Dubai. Al Khozama Management Company ...
Early detection and rehabilitation is necessary to combat drug addiction, says CDA Director General.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: A delegation from the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai headed by Director General Dr Maryam Matar, visited Abu Dhabi National Rehabilitation Center (NRC). The visit was aimed at strengthening joint relations and communication channels on social issues related to drug ...
100-strong travel delegation from sri lanka to participate at atm - deputy minister to spearhead tourism drive at middle east event.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: His Excellency Faiszer Mustafa, Deputy Minister of Tourism for Sri Lanka will lead a 100-strong travel trade delegation from the island nation at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market, scheduled to take place from 5th to 8th May at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition ...
53 Volunteers Awarded by Tawam Hospital.(Company overview)
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Tawam Hospital in affiliation with John Hopkins Medicine recently held a Volunteer's Ceremony at the Al Ain Municipality Theater. 53 volunteers were awarded appreciation certificates from Tawam Hospital for their outstanding efforts in charity work and for their enrolment in the ...
AB Capital receives approval from the Capital Market Authority in Saudi Arabia.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: AB Capital -- the investment banking arm of the Arab Bank Group -- announced that it has received approval from the Capital Market Authority ("CMA") in Saudi Arabia for its license application of Al Arabi Capital Saudi Arabia ("AB Capital Saudi Arabia"). Headquartered in Riyadh, ...
Under the Patronage and Presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and President of Abu Dhabi Univ.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and President of Abu Dhabi University's Board of Trustees, Abu Dhabi University celebrates the graduation of its second batch in Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate ...
Amadeus to showcase latest travel technology solutions at ATM 2009.(Company overview)
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, today announced that it will have a major presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be held from May 5 -- 8, 2009. The four-day event will see Amadeus roll out an ...
Special session to deal with risks of pandemic infections at hotel conference.(Conference news)
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: In a special session at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference on Monday, May 4, senior vice president of the Veratect Corporation, Kevin Hart, will address delegates via a special live link from Chicago to discuss recent developments concerning the outbreak of swine flu and how ...
Arab Bank wins Best Loan Deal of the Year Award.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Arab Bank has been awarded the "Best Loan Deal of the Year- Middle East Award" for the year 2009 by The Banker magazine, a renowned publication specialized in banking and financial institutions. Arab Bank has been awarded the "Best Loan Deal of the Year- Middle East ...
Over USD 48 billion in construction projects push demand for carpets and floor covering products in Saudi Arabia.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: DOMOTEX Middle East 2009, the only dedicated carpets and floor coverings exhibition in the MENA region, has announced that it is poised to help regional suppliers capitalise on over USD 48 billion in construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is expected to push ...
Dubai Islamic Bank enhances mobile banking services.(Company overview)
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has unveiled its enhanced mobile banking offerings in a move to provide greater banking convenience to customers. The all-new Al Islami mobile banking service enables customers to use the SMS facility for all banking transactions, bill payments, request ...
new event throws the spotlight on obesity treatment.(Conference news)
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: With obesity now affecting almost one-in-four adults in Abu Dhabi, the timely upcoming 'A-Z of Obesity Treatment' conference will address this issue head-on at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday, 16 May 2009. Organised by Abu Dhabi University and Aim Medical ...
Horizon Terminals and Taeyoung Industries open US$ 76 million chemical terminal project.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Horizon Terminals Limited and Taeyoung Industries have inaugurated the Horizon Taeyoung Korea Terminals, the second largest chemical terminal projects in Ulsan, Korea, developed at a total cost of US$ 76 million. The project is a joint venture of Horizon Terminals ...
Qatar's Small & Medium Businesses Reap Benefits of Qtel Expertise.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: A major new initiative from Qtel will offer Qatar's small business owners and managers the chance to be among the first companies in the region to learn about new solutions designed specifically for their sector by Qatar's leading Telecom operator. A major new ...
International Calls to Friends and Family Cheaper by a Quarter in Qatar.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Calling overseas from Qatar is now more affordable than ever, with the launch of a series of new "Friends and Family" packs, which cut the cost of international calls by 25 percent for customers' most important numbers. The Friends and Family packs enable Qtel customers ...
Significantly More Patients with Cardiovascular Disease.(Clinical report)
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Pfizer Inc today announced the results of a study that included 714 adult patients (ages 35-75 years), and found that 47 percent of smokers with a history of cardiovascular disease who took ChampixA (Varenicline) were able to quit smoking and remain abstinent during the last four ...
gcc residents beat the credit crunch.(Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay )(Company overview)
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: With the credit crunch affecting people's holiday budgets, Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay has decided to extend its special offer of 2 for 1 stays at the resort due to popular demand from GCC residents. As stress levels increase under the current economic climate, ...
Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes two new destinations by Air India Express.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today applauded Air India Express' commitment to their expanding Abu Dhabi operations, as the airline launched two new routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and increased its frequency of service to Cochin from five to six flights per week. ...
Cass Business School's Inaugural Symposium Begins in Dubai.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Cass Business School, London, is hosting its inaugural Dubai Symposium from May 2-6 which will give the School's EMBA students an opportunity to learn from leading business leaders about the challenges and benefits of doing business in the region. It also provides a perfect ...
Farnek Avireal LEEDs by example.
May 02, 2009 ... Summary: Leading UAE facilities management company implements latest energy and cost saving measures at its new Dubai headquarters Farnek Avireal, one of the top UAE facilities management (FM) companies, has taken the 'LEED' quite literally with the design and fit out of its new ...
Laila Elwi denies she is divorced.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: The famous Egyptian actress Laila Elwi denied rumors that has divorces well-known Egyptian businessman Mansour Al Jamal The famous Egyptian actress Laila Elwi denied rumors that has divorces well-known Egyptian businessman Mansour Al Jamal. Elwi said that she ...
Tayem Al Hasan turns down "Bab Al Harah".(Brief article)
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: The Syrian actor Tayem Al Hasan refused an offer by the well-known Syrian director Basam Al Mala to take part in the fourth part of the famous Syrian television drama series "Bab Al Harah" (The Neighborhood Door) The Syrian actor Tayem Al Hasan refused an offer by the ...
Madeline Matar in a new drama series about "Hind Rostem".
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: The Lebanese artist Madeline Matar is considering an offer to star in a new television drama series about the life of Egyptian actress Hind Rostem The Lebanese artist Madeline Matar is considering an offer to star in a new television drama series about the life of ...
Fire erupts in Ruby's apartment.(Brief article)
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Sources close to the famous Egyptian artist Ruby announced via an internet website that her apartment located in the eastern part of Cairo caught on fire Sources close to the famous Egyptian artist Ruby announced via an internet website that her apartment located in the ...
gcc residents beat the credit crunch.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: With the credit crunch affecting people's holiday budgets, Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay has decided to extend its special offer of 2 for 1 stays at the resort due to popular demand from GCC residents. As stress levels increase under the current economic climate, ...
Iraqi soldier kills two American troops.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: An Iraqi soldier opened fire on an American military team Saturday, killing two troops and injuring three, the U.S. military said. An Iraqi soldier opened fire on an American military team Saturday, killing two troops and injuring three, the U.S. military said. According ...
Golden Systems Inaugurates Its New State-of-the-art Headquarters in JAFZA.(Golden Systems Middle East)
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Golden Systems Middle East (GSME), the leading distributor of IT products in the Middle East, today announced that it has relocated its regional headquarters and operational facilities to its new state-of-the-art office in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to aid its ongoing expansion ...
Tanmiyat Group appoints Dr. Marwan Alahmadi as CEO.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Tanmiyat Group, a Middle East developer and investment company, has appointed Dr. Marwan Ibrahim Alahmadi as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Group, effective from the beginning of April 2009. The Chairman of Tanmiyat Group, Sheikh Sulyman Bin Abdulaziz Al Majed ...
seagate ships barracuda lp -- new low-power desktop hard drive family with best power efficiency and largest storage capacity available.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Seagate Technology began worldwide shipments of a power-thrifty desktop hard drive family that combines the largest storage capacity available with the best power efficiency and performance in its class, using as much as 50 percent less electricity than standard desktop hard ...
promotions continue to boost air miles growth in qatar.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Membership to Air Miles, the region's leading coalition loyalty programme, has grown in Qatar, by more than four billion Air Miles issued over the last seven years fueled, in large part by a variety of exciting promotions. Since the launch of the programme Air Miles has ...
Mudieb Haddad & Sons Co. & Colgate announce the winners' names of "Colgate Smiles" competition.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Mudieb Haddad & Sons Co., sole agent of Colgate-Palmolive brands in Jordan, announced the winners of the "Colgate Smiles" competition, that was launched at the beginning of April in cooperation with Al Marji' Publications to create awareness about the importance of oral health. ...
Al Qasba gears up for extensive participation at Arabian Travel Market 2009.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Al Qasba Development Authority has announced extensive participation at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market 2009 (ATM), the industryA[sup.3]s leading travel and tourism exhibition, which is set to run from May 5-8 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre ....
NBAD Awards 51 Lucky Winners of MasterCard Campaign.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has made another dream come true when it presented a 2009 Audi Q7 car with a special plate number to Ms. Mouza Ali Rashid Al Hameli, a cardholder of NBAD's Debit MasterCard card, the lucky winner of the grand prize of NBAD's Debit MasterCard ...
Unrest continues in south Yemen.(Brief article)
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Yemeni officials conveyed that five troops and two tribesmen were killed in clashes in the south of the country. Yemeni officials conveyed that five troops and two tribesmen were killed in clashes in the south of the country. Deputy governor of Lahuj province, Yasser ...
Traditional German cuisine with an innovative twist.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Throughout May and June the new Lufthansa Star Chef Alexander Herrmann will balance tradition and modernity with his special creations for Lufthansa passengers in First and Business Class. For two months, the German TV chef, who has been awarded one Michelin star, will show that ...
R&M Partners for Growth in Libya.(Reichle & De-Massari)
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Reichle & De-Massari (R&M), the European structured cabling specialist, continues its growth in Libya thanks to its strong channel partner and commitment to pre and post implementation support. "Finding the right partners with the necessary experience in R&M products ...
THE One named Lifestyle Retailer of the Year for the 4th year running.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: It was magic number four for THE One as they came up trumps again in the Lifestyle Retailer of the Year category at the annual RetailME Awards 2008 ceremony held at The Monarch Dubai on Monday night. THE One already had plenty to shout about after being short-listed in ...
Expand Networks Selected for XLHealth Server Based Computing Project.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Expand Networks www.expand.com, the leader in optimizing WANs for branch office consolidation and virtualization, today announced XLHealth, owner of one of the largest Medicare chronic condition Special Needs Plans and a leader in improving the quality of care for seniors with ...
DP World Voted Best Global Container Terminal Operating Company in Asia.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Global marine terminal operator DP World has won Best Global Container Terminal Operating Company award at the 23rd Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA). Readers of Hong Kong-based Cargonews Asia, a leading transport and logistics newspaper, were the ...
Leading Global Forex Firm Opens in Dubai Licensed in Dubai by the DMCC.
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: FXCM Holdings LLC (www.fxcm.com) has opened an office in Dubai. Expanding its global footprint, FXCM DMCC (www.fxcmarabic.com) is licensed by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and is a Broker Member on the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX). The UAE market presents a ...
Edutech deploys eLearning solution within Dubai School of Government.(eLearning implementation)(Edutech Educational Specialists Inc.)
May 03, 2009 ... Summary: Edutech Middle East, a leading provider of technology-enabled learning solutions, has announced the completion of an eLearning implementation for the Dubai School of Government (DSG), which involved the deployment of solutions from Blackboard. Leveraging the powerful functionality ...